Florence and the Machine Covers Drake’s “Take Care”
Florence Welch (from Florence and The Machine) appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge on November 25 and performed a cover of the song “TakeCare,” the title track off Drake’s[...]
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Review: Rihanna’s Talk That Talk
By Jasmine Aspinall Island pop princess Rihanna’s highly-anticipated sixth studio album, “Talk the Talk,” was released November 21. This album is far from the traditional studio album, as it was[...]
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Video for Class Actress’ Weekend
Retro tunes coupled with a suggestive, voyeuristic video? Sounds nostalgic as fuck — just the way I like it. Check out the video for Class Actress’, “Weekend.” Make sure also[...]
Don’t Move by Phantogram
Phantogram, a trippy electro-pop duo hailing from Saratoga Springs, New York, continues to release songs featuring whispery vocals and whirling guitars, firmly rooted in electro-pop tradition. ”Don’t Move“ doesn’t fail[...]
King Krule, Portrait in Black and Blue
Raw vocals, personal lyrics and a London drawl accompany King Krule’s single, “Portrait in Black and Blue,” off of his forthcoming self-titled EP. If Americans’ anglophilic hobby is any marker,[...]
Nicolas Jaar releases Don’t Break My Love
Minimalist producer Nicolas Jaar has just released a new single, titled “Don’t Break My Love,” on his own label. The first 5 minutes of the track are clearly influenced by[...]
Mazzy Star to release new album in 2012
Early 90s dream pop/folk/shoegaze group composed of Hope Sandoval (Hope Sandoval and The Warm Inventions) and Dave Roback is set to release its first new album since 1996′s Among My[...]
Charli XCX releases Nuclear Seasons
Coming out of the UK, electro-pop diva Charli XCX releases a follow-up single to this year’s earlier track, “Stay Away.” She continues with a bit of dystopian pop, lighter fare[...]
Skream drops Anticipation
UK producer Skream is not your typical dubstep DJ. If wobble bass is the biggest detracting factor for you, Skream’s electropop hooks and lack of WOMP-WOMPing will draw you in.[...]
Freddie Gibbs Let ‘Em Burn
Tough-as-fuck Indiana native Freddie Gibbs is taking the gangster rap world by storm. Gibbs has released a stream of successful mix tapes, and his newest, A Cold Day In Hell,[...]